The Black Phone continued to prove what a great combination Ethan Hawke offers with horror. Yet it wasn’t simply his excellent work that helped propel fans to the cinema. The Scott Derrickson feature also gave the young actors Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw the chance to shine. And that continues with this year’s Black Phone 2. Both Mason and Madeleine return, offering exceptional performances in a genre sequel. By allowing these two young talents the chance to shine even more, it helps give a little extra when it comes to Derrickson’s latest.
I finally had the opportunity to sit down with both Thames and McGraw in person; the last time we spoke was on Zoom. As for Mason, the actor has received a massive boost in his career with the recent How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake. And now, he continues to show off his talent in the follow-up to the genre hit. He talked about taking on the sequel and expanding his role in this twisted world. As for his co-star, Madeleine is equally impressive. And she really gets in on the action with a little stuntwork. She discussed that aspect, as well as the trust they have in Mr. Derrickson. With October in full swing, I’m sure many of you will be ready and willing to see what The Grabber is up to. Black Phone 2 opens this Friday, October 17th, in a theatre near you. CHECK OUT OUR REVIEW!
